Northwest notes tell of sheriff raids and far West unrest
A sheriff raid targeted gambling houses in Butte region with few others remaining a week later. Reports detail deaths by suicide of Andrew Heath, a Butte miner, and Col. Melver killed at Silver Peak, Nevada. Other items note a university concert tour plan, land policy shifts, railroad crossing projects, and local court actions amid turbulent Western activity.
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Tutte
Andrew Heath
Falcon
Col
Melver
Silver Peak
Nevada
al Coat of
Goldfield
Cook
Sto Wer
Cyclone Devastates Oklahoma Neighborhood Killing and Injuring Residents
A cyclone struck south of Billings Oklahoma late Sunday night, destroying homes and injuring three including Mr and Mrs James Russell who were buried beneath debris and in critical condition. A farmstead collapsed as outbuildings were swept away with significant property loss reported. In California a woman, Mrs Ems LeDoux, is jailed over the suspected murder by trunk of Albert N McVicar, with authorities saying robbery motive and possible accomplice Jon Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Okishoma
Billings
Oklo
James Russell
San Merr
Red Rock
Cerres
Washout Caused Wreck Near Casper Wyoming
Night wreck on the Chicago and Northwestern line west of Casper washed out the prairie track killing nine and injuring thirteen. A bridge adjacent to the Platte River failed, blocking rescue. Most victims were in a rear caboose as a water tank breached the car and trapped passengers. Rescue efforts were hindered by ongoing washouts.
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Casper
Wyo
Chicago & Northwestern
Here
Platte River
Wats
Verdict for Dr. Pierce in libel suit over Favorite Prescription
A defamation case favored Dr. B V Pierce and his World's Dispensary Medical Association against Curtis Public for alleging alcohol in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Witnesses testified the remedy used native roots and glycerine, with no alcohol, opium, or digitalis, and the Cur tia retraction denied the initial charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home
Curtis Put> Co
Die Pmraery Medical Association
B. V. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Curtis
Dr. Pierce
the Home Journal
Edward Bok
Pierce
Bok
United States
Curtia Publishing Company
Remarkable Cure for Eczema by Cuticura
Mrs Emma White of Camden New Jersey recounts months of suffering from eczema all over her body and face. After trying three doctors she found relief with Cuticura, noting her eyebrows cleared and her face became as clear as before. April 30 1905.
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Emma White
Cherrier Place
Camden
N. J
Fainting Less Common Among Women Today
It notes a curious trend that fainting has become rarer among women. Four decades ago it was common to see a woman carried from church or theater, but now such scenes scarcely excite remark. Outdoor activity and open air life strengthen the heart and circulation, reducing shocks to blood balance.
Reward for Mother Who Feeds Child to Allow Schooling
A public notice describes a plan in which school children raise funds to help a mother stay home to nurse her baby so she can send her other child to school. The piece notes a reward and a Spring Conference ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Akiddoo Word Usage Evident Among Youths
A brief look at the term akiddoo shows it being widely used by young people to signal awareness of someone in demand. The origin and life of the word remain unclear, with scattered notes suggesting its spread through casual speech and informal settings. The piece highlights regional usage in social spaces.
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Boston
Folka
Bos
Perpinxing Exclamation From Foreign Learner
A garbled quote shows a foreign learner trying to speak English with a strong accent as he struggles to pronounce common phrases in an American tongue scene. The fragment hints at mispronunciations and humorous confusion in language acquisition.
Cure for Stomach Ailment Promises Food Digestion Help
A patient describes chronic stomach distress from weak digestion and gas, reporting relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes reduced pain, fewer bowel issues, and regained strength within three weeks, with claims of renewed appetite and comfort. Also mentions contacting the Dr Williams Medicine Co. for a free copy of guidance on diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Limes
Apella
Williame
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
WN. C
Boy Brings Five Cent Gift After Pet Dog Injury
Alexander Wilson, year old, carried his spaniel Jensie into Samaritan hospital’s accident room and pleaded for care. Dr. Raiman treated the dog and, after warding off the child’s cash offer, the boy slipped a nickel under the door as he left, inspiring the doctor to consider a watch charm made from the coin.
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Alexander Wilson
Samaritan Hospital
Raiman
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jensle
Alexander
Hal Fan
Dunscotus the Learning Dunces Man of Northumbrian Roots
Dunsscotus, a famed scholar of the late thirteenth to early fourteenth century, inspired the nickname Dunce. Origin disputed between Northumberland and Duns in Merse, with death at Cologne on November 8, 1308. Oxford drew 90,000 to hear his lectures, while Thomists followed Thomas Aquinas. Also notes on animal swimming instincts and landing choices.
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Dunsscotus
Lan God
Dunce
Thomiats
Dunscovis
Johannes Duniscotus
Northumberland
Duns
The
Mers
Cologne
Oxford
Thomas Aquinas
Grape Nuts Turns Railroad Man Into New Man
A railroad worker describes years of indigestion and nervous distress from fatty stove-fuel meals and irregular hours. After trying Grape Nuts for nearly all meals, he reports relief from stomach burning, better sleep, and improved work performance. Read the related booklet for more details.
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Oyr
Postum Co
Battle Creak
Arrawin
Yaqui Indians Slay Entire Family Near Bonura Mexico
Los Angeles News reports the massacre of five members of Pedro Mena’s family near Le Dura in Bonura Mexico. Surviving relatives include the baby son and two young daughters Merced and Eltora. Mexican troops were sent to suppress Yaqui raiders and recover the bodies.
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Los Angeles
Pedro Mena
le Dura
Bonura
Mexico
Frederick Hartman
William Hoege
Meza
Pedro Mera
Merced
Eltora
Itte
Otates
Otates Pass
la Dura
F. A. Hartmann
Outrage of Chinese Pirates Near Canton
Details from March 22 report describe Chinese pirates near Canton boarding the Standard Oil launch Comet and a tow lighter. They overpowered the crew, beached the vessels, and looted valuables including rifles and ammunition while kerosene cargo remained untouched.
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Hongkong
Canton
Standard Ol! Company
Kongman
Wampoa
Girls Poisoned for Refusing to Strike in Poland
In Pablanice near Lodz thirty four workers at the Kind jer mills were poisoned after refusing to join a strike. One girl died and others are critically ill. ten not expected to recover. The paymaster of a View ula railroad was shot by robbers who stole 3500. In East St. Louis a carpet tack caused a powder works explosion killing John Nash and Edward Higsay. In Leadville two men were suffocated in the Busk Ivanhoe tunnel during railroad repairs.
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J. J. Pitter
Portland
Saratoga Valley
Wyoming
Liman
Bridge
Uintah
Cumberland
Jarvis
Bellingham
Wash
Frederick Rodney
Boise
May Creek
Hay Creek
Be Hassett
Tahager
Charter Oak
Sara
Wilee
State Coal Ming
Spector of
Oes
Thirtees
Wan Toms
Warsaw
Viewula
Kindjer
Pablanice
Lods
Colorado Tunnel
Leadville
Colon W. G. Fleming
Colorado Midland Railroad
Nicholas Diemer
Busk-Ivanhoe
Fleming
Gan and
Smpire
The Wiggest Men of Addison County VI Promise Odd Anecdotes
An item features Ed Beott a veteran from Vergennes VA and Ethan Allen Post AFL recounting illness from typhoid kidney trouble and a claimed cure by Deans Kidney Pills reporting weight 280 pounds and renewed strength. The piece also notes a sermon in grief and advice on longevity plus a mention of low rates for a Utah conference in East Lake Route.
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Addison County
Beott
Vergennes VI
Ethan Allen Post
AFL
Deas
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Queer Doings of Cantonese at Night in Canton
The Chautauquan notes curious Cantonese rites where rice paper prayers are burned to appease roaming spirits. Small stores display miniature side entry fireplaces for burning printed prayers to soothe the bogy man, who guards the nocturnal streets and spares the neighborhood when his wrath is appeased.
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Canton
Saya
Detecting Gas Leaks by Soap Lather Method at Home
Philadelphia Record reports a near miss from a small gas leak found after a mismatch of joints and a lighted match. A tiny blue jet issued from a pipe beneath a beam, faint but dangerous, prompting advice to paint suspected pipes with smooth soap lather to reveal the smallest leaks.
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Philadelpha Householder
Gus
Philadelphia Record
Bravely Saved Boy's Life at Trenton Works
In Trenton the life of a little boy was saved when James A. Newell leapt from a second story of the Trenton Fire Clay and Porcelain works into the Delaware and Raritan canal to catch his nephew who fell from a trestle bridge while crossing the canal. Newell acted swiftly, pulling the boy to safety.
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Trenton
James A. Newell
Mr. Newell
Body Found in Trunk at Stockton Depot
A baggage man at the Southern Pacific depot in Stockton uncovers the remains of a man about 98 jammed in a large trunk. Officers believe the victim was placed in the trunk alive. Clothing suggests he was an engineer or miner. A small book with an account by J. C. Lastie and M. Ferrie from March 1 to 19 was found in his pocket.
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Stockton
Cal
Southern Pacific
J. C. Lastie
M. Ferrie
Mardh
Pockw
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Northwest
Iris
University of Wrforming
Chint Forrester Pinchot
Tiated
Utah
Ulniah Forest Reserve
Union Pacific
Gideon Live Stock Company
Nebraska
Dixon
Montana
Han
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Port Keogh
Yallowstone River
Cunter County
Provo
Booth
J. W. N. Whitecotton
Frisby
Harding
John Cook
Wik Mountain
Rawlings
Wye
Babe
Board of Trade
Haw
J. Ross Clark
C. Whittemore
Rujollte
Lander
Seventh Infantry
Fort Missouia
Board of County Commissioners
Laramie
Orgial & Telephone Company
Rocky Mountain Company
Bosshoce
Missoula
William Burrig
Binew
Denver
Evevey
Oklahoma
Albert N. McVicar
Jamestown
Ems LeDois
Mra McVicar
Boly Win
Amador County
Ti le
McVicar
LeDoux
Mir
Bowe
Moscow
M. Tealinko
Spiradonovo
M. Luzhenoffeky
Tambo
Tamboff
Mile
California
Savannah
Monte
City
Santa Barbara
Bay Joaquin Valley
Washington
Presidiot
House
Kona
Ihis Ae
Supreme Court of the State
Ladies’ Home Journal
London
Dunce Wag
Man OF
Learning
East Lake
TREN
New York
Dodd
Bears
Merchants’ Protective Association
Salt Lake City
Francis G. Luke
Price
M. D
Sponse Zatetee
HEVER
Wolden-Judson Drug Co
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